# Washington College

Chestertown, MD. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/washington-college

Washington College is a private nonprofit college in Chestertown, MD with 891 undergraduates. It admits 57% of applicants, and admitted students average 1280 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $27,993 per year ($16,571 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $74,001 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 57% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,539 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,664 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 580–710 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 560–680 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 27–31 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $76,812 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $27,993 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $16,571 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,277 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $20,496 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $30,980 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $34,500 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 891 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 66% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $74,001 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,000 (FY2024) |

## What Washington College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Washington College's acceptance rate?**

Washington College admits 57% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Washington College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1280.

**What ACT score do you need for Washington College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–31.

**Is Washington College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Washington College?**

In Fall 2023, 2,539 students applied to Washington College and 1,664 were admitted; 230 enrolled.

**Does Washington College consider legacy status?**

No. Washington College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Washington College require an essay?**

Washington College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Washington College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $76,812 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,993.

**What is Washington College's graduation rate?**

66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 164216. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology